Eric Braeden, who has played Victor Newman on the CBS soap opera “The Young and the Restless” for greater than 40 years, has revealed that he’s cancer-free.
The 82-year-old actor shared news of his diagnosis in April, telling fans that he had been battling prostate issues before undergoing immunotherapy.
Taking to social media Sunday, the German-born star shared the excellent news along with his large following.
“I’m cancer-free. They couldn’t find the rattling thing,” he said in a Facebook Live video on Aug. 13. “So thanks for your entire good thoughts. All your prayers meant an excellent deal to me.”
“Now, this doesn’t mean that it’s throughout,” he said, adding that he still has a pair more procedures to undergo.
“My last cystoscopy two days ago — that’s after they thread a camera into your bladder — and I’m cancer-free,” he added.
He can be awaiting MRI results to substantiate that the cancer hasn’t spread.
“I really like life, man. Why wouldn’t I?” he said Sunday. “I’m working on the No. 1 show. It has been No. 1 for 38 years now. Why would I complain? That will be obscene.”
The Emmy-winning performer — who also appeared in “Titanic,” as John Jacob Astor IV, and the 2018 heist thriller “Den of Thieves” — said his cancer battle saw him connect with many individuals along with his friends and family members.
“My health is sweet. I feel good, I actually do. I can’t complain,” he added.
In April, Braeden revealed his diagnosis in a video post shared to his social media pages.
“I’m slightly under the weather, but not likely much. I work out, but reduced, in a reduced way,” he said in a 13-minute Facebook video.
Braeden said a urologist discovered some “high-grade” cancerous cells while examining his bladder.
He added that he had been capable of proceed acting on “Y&R” while undergoing six weeks of immunotherapy treatments.
“I’m completely satisfied to have the ability to go to work,” he said on the time. “That, I enjoy. It distracts me. I really like acting. I really like knowing that I entertain people.”
“This bastard ain’t going to get me. I’m going to get it,” he added. “I’ll be in top form again soon.”
